Business Guide

We know the success of your business is crucial to our success as a city. Whether you're an established business, looking to start a business, or want to move your business to Allentown, find out what we can do to make it easy for you to do business in Allentown.

Information Resources

• About Allentown  
• Bids and RFPs
• Building Permit Information
• Authorities, Boards, and Commissions 
• Community Development
• Downtown Allentown Housing Strategy - 2007 (16mb)
• From Opportunity to Opening - A guidebook to starting your business in Allentown, PA.
• Land Development  and Zoning  
• Laws and Ordinances
• Licenses and Permits  
• Resturant Outdoor Seating - This application outlines the ordinance requirements for outdoor seating.

• Urban Land Institute Study - 2005 (1.1mb)

News and Events

• Calendars and Schedules
• City Council Calendar
• City Council Meeting Agendas 

Programs and Services

• Business Tax Record Inquiries 
• Make a Payment 
• Report a Problem